Grilled Cabbage Wedges with Tahini (Printable)

Charred cabbage wedges topped with tahini, parsley, and pomegranate for a flavorful, plant-forward side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cabbage

01 - 1 medium green cabbage
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - ½ tsp kosher salt
04 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Tahini Sauce

05 - ⅓ cup tahini
06 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
07 - 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
08 - 3–4 tbsp cold water
09 - ¼ tsp salt

→ Toppings

10 - ⅓ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
11 - ⅓ cup pomegranate seeds
12 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
02 - Remove any tough outer leaves from the cabbage and cut it into 8 equal wedges, keeping the core intact so the wedges hold together.
03 - Brush each wedge with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper on all sides.
04 - Grill the cabbage wedges for 5–7 minutes per side, turning once, until charred and tender but still holding their shape. Remove from the grill and set aside.
05 - While the cabbage is grilling, whisk together tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and 3 tablespoons of cold water until smooth. Add an additional tablespoon of water if needed to reach a pourable consistency.
06 - Arrange the grilled cabbage wedges on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce.
07 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley, pomegranate seeds, and toasted sesame seeds if using.
08 - Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The grilled cabbage wedges soak up all the smoky char, turning a humble vegetable into the star of the table.
  • The combo of tangy tahini, bright parsley, and bursts of pomegranate makes each bite a flavor adventure.
02 -
  • If the grill isn’t hot enough, the cabbage will steam instead of caramelize—so be patient before you start.
  • Using cold water for the tahini sauce keeps it light and impossibly creamy, which I didn’t know until I mixed it with tap water and got a gluey mess once.
03 -
  • Letting the grilled cabbage rest just a minute before saucing allows the flavors to deepen.
  • Warm the serving platter slightly to keep everything at a perfect temperature from grill to table.
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